Microphones
This is some of the gear I either use in my studio or have experience with. Some items may be discontinued, but I'll list them here for reference in case you have questions about any of them during my streams (subscribe on YouTube/follow on Twitch for notifications when I go live).
The devices below may not be gear recommendations, but are listed for conversation topics. For recommendations, ask me during my streams as gear recommendations change from time to time.
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Microphones
Shure MV7+ USB/XLR Podcast Microphone
Gen 2, Updated model of Shure MV7
USB/XLR Dynamic Mic
Can be used as a USB mic and an XLR mic at the same time, such as for use with 1 or 2 devices
USB adds touch-controls on the mic for input volume, headphone volume, and playback / monitoring mix
Pairs great with Elgato Wave XLR, GoXLR, or GoXLR Mini
Shure MV7X XLR Podcast Microphone
XLR-only Dynamic Mic (Not a USB mic)
Pairs great with Elgato Wave XLR, GoXLR, or GoXLR Mini
Elgato Wave: 3
USB Condenser Mic
Built-in Headphone Jack for Mic Monitoring and as an Audio Output
Includes Elgato Wave Link software for digital audio mixing / submixing
Zoom ZDM-1 XLR Mic
XLR Dynamic Mic
Supercardioid polar pattern
Custom ZDM-1 foam windscreen, pivoting mic stand mount, threaded mic stand adaptor included
Pairs great with Elgato Wave XLR, GoXLR, or GoXLR Mini
Blue Yeti USB Mic
USB Condenser Mic
Built-in Headphone Jack for Mic Monitoring
4 polar patterns (Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo)
16-bit/48kHz
Includes Blue VO!CE software for Yeti mics
Tested with PC, Mac, PS4
Turtle Beach Stream Mic
USB Condenser Mic
Built-in Headphone Jack for Mic Monitoring
Multiple Polar Patterns
Desktop stand included, also includes alternate mount for mic arms
Includes Turtle Beach Audio Hub software
Tested with PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S
Behringer Ultravoice Dynamic Mics
XM1800S model (Three-Pack)
Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphones
On/Off switch
Includes mic stand adaptors, mic holders, and hardshell case
BOYA BY-WM4 Pro Wireless Lavalier Microphone
2.4GHz wireless transmitter/receiver
Omnidirectional lavalier microphone
Hard case, standard camera shoe mount, and clip included
Powered by 2 AA batteries each
BOYA BY-BM3031 Shotgun Microphone
Uni-directional condenser mic, supercardioid polar pattern
3 stage gain and 80Hz high pass filter controls
3.5mm mic jack, 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring
Foam windscreen, fur windscreen, and carrying pouch included
Powered by 2 AA batteries
BOYA by-MM1 Shotgun Microphone
Compact cardiod microphone
3.5mm TRS and TRRS cable, fur windscreen, and carrying pouch included
No battery required
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